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ensure the gap between the top of the mattress and top of the
side rail when raised is acceptable and will not introduce a
hazard to the patient.
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If the dynamic mattresses are set to a low pressure the gap
introduced by cell compression at the mattress edge and the
side rail is to be considered. A patient risk assessment must be
performed to ensure an asphyxiation risk is not introduced.
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Make sure that the applied mattress is characterized by the
correct size and type and that it is positioned in a right way on
the bed. The mattress should be placed between mattress
holders on sides of the mattress platform sections – an
incorrect mattress may pose a risk of entrapment and/or fall of
the patient.
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Make sure that side rails and mattress are correctly selected –
incorrect selection of products may pose a risk of entrapment.
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Make sure that the control box of the dynamic mattress is not
placed on side rails
–
risk of damage by falling when/after
lowering side rails.
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It is essential that dynamic mattress straps are only attached to
the moving parts of the profiling mattress platform. If the
straps are incorrectly fitted around the main section of the
mattress platform, serious damage could occur to various
components of the bed. If in doubt contact your local provider
or the manufacturer.
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